The author analyzed the problems regarding the reasons of application , the amount of preserved object , the amount of security , the provision , time and amount of countersecurity , the determination of wrongful application and corresponding damage compensation procedure etc . the author maintains that criteria and conditions of countersecurity should be clarified by law and the determination of amount and time should be both reasonable and efficient 探讨了申请的理由、保全标的物的数量及其担保额,海事请求保全担保的特色及其方式,反担保的提供、数额、时间,申请错误的认定及其损害赔偿诉讼等问题,笔者认为,法律应当明晰反担保提供的原则或条件,数额和时间的确定应当既合理又有效率。